Amber Pepper, the newly appointed CEO of the Natural Diamond Council (NDC), signalled a major strategic shift towards the Indian market during a high-level meeting at the GJEPC head office in Mumbai…
Self-purchase is up, “stacking” is the new style, and natural diamonds are finding a new voice in India. Mallikarjuna Reddy Yarabolu, Managing Director, Forevermark, De Beers India Pvt. Ltd., talks about navigating…
India’s gold jewellery demand fell 19% year-on-year to 66.1 tonnes in Q1 2026, as record-high prices weighed on affordability across segments. This marks one of the weakest first-quarter volumes in recent decades.…
GJEPC held a focused interaction with the Bengali Swarna Shilpi Kalyan Sangha at Zaveri Bazaar, Mumbai, outlining steps to strengthen artisan-led growth within the gem and jewellery sector. Discussions centred on building…
GJEPC’s Surat Regional Office organised a meeting of industry association heads with Shri Sumit Kumar, IRS, Principal Additional Director General, Directorate General of Taxpayer Services (DGTS). DGTS is mandated to enhance taxpayer…
GJEPC’s Delhi Regional Office convened an interactive session with Indian envoys to Romania and Serbia, setting the stage for a delegation visit from 18-26 May 2026. H.E. Shri Abhishek Shukla, Ambassador of…
De Beers Group reported a 17% rise in rough diamond production to 7.1 million carats in Q1 2026, driven by higher volumes from Canada and South Africa. The increase was operational. Canada…
Marking a significant milestone in India’s gem and jewellery skill development landscape, the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Udupi was unveiled today as a new centre of excellence by Hon’ble…
GJEPC’s leadership recently met Shri Brij Bhushan Gupta, who assumed charge as Chief Commissioner of Customs, Mumbai Zone–III. The Council delegation, which included Shri Kirit Bhansali, Chairman; Shri Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman;…
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has appointed Susie Dewey as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) to oversee its global marketing and communications strategy. Her primary focus will be elevating the narrative surrounding natural…